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A TTORNEY ’ S F EES

PJC 250.7

PJC 250.7

Attorney’s Fees and Costs—Defense for Removal of Independent Personal Representative

QUESTION 1 Did PARTY act in good faith, whether successful or not, in defending the action for his removal? “Good faith” means an action that is prompted by honesty of intention and a reasonable belief that the action was probably correct. Answer “Yes” or “No.” Answer: _______________ If you answered “Yes” to Question 1, then answer Question 2. Otherwise, do not answer Question 2. QUESTION 2 What sum of money do you find to be the necessary expenses and disburse ments, including reasonable attorney’s fees, for defending this action for removal? A reasonable fee is the reasonable hours worked, and to be worked, multi plied by a reasonable hourly rate for that work. Do not include fees that relate solely to any other claim. Answer with an amount in dollars and cents as to attorney’s fees and other expenses for each of the following: 1. For representation in the trial court. Answer: _______________ 2. For representation in the court of appeals. Answer: _______________ 3. For representation at the petition for review stage in the Supreme Court of Texas. Answer: _______________ 4. For representation at the merits briefing stage in the Supreme Court of Texas.

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